Safety Performance Integration Engineer - Structure Performance (GPSSC)

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Safety Performance Integration Engineer for Structure Performance within the GPSSC organization to help advance a zero-crashes, zero-emissions future. You will develop crash safety systems across future programs, integrating CAE results with physical testing while collaborating with global teams and multiple functional groups.

The role emphasizes leadership in crashworthiness, use of LS-DYNA, CAE methods, and validation against Vehicle Technical Specifications, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred, or related field of study.
• 4+ years of experience in virtual CAE, CAE design, and/or physical testing relating to vehicle development, particularly with LS-DYNA.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate vehicle crash safety systems on future vehicle programs.
• Hold responsibility for crashworthiness development of vehicle structure for GM Vehicle Programs.
• Support engineering projects by demonstrating initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and project management throughout the vehicle development process.
• Synthesize physical and virtual test results with respect to safety technical requirements.
• Work with global teams in a collaborative environment.
• Provide technical direction while working with multiple functional groups.
• Understand and apply GM CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.

Skills

CAE design

LS-DYNA

Analytical ability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

ANSA

Unigraphics

TeamCenter

VisMockup

Job description

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

GM’s Global Product Safety, Systems and Certification (GPSSC) organization is seeking a Safety Performance Integration Engineer for Structure Performance to help make our vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion a reality.

The Role

• As the Safety Performance Integration Engineer, you will work on development and validation of vehicle crash safety systems on future vehicle programs.
• Hold responsibility for crashworthiness development of vehicle structure for GM Vehicle Programs.
• Support engineering projects by demonstrating initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and project management throughout the vehicle development process.
• Synthesize physical and virtual test results with respect to safety technical requirements.
• Work with global teams in a collaborative environment.
• Provide technical direction while working with multiple functional groups.

What You’ll Do

• Understand and apply GM Safety Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Use CAE to lead the vehicle design, while balancing all applicable Global Safety Requirements
• Perform CAE simulations to evaluate full vehicle crashworthiness performance for high-speed Frontal, Side, and/or Rear impact load cases using LS-DYNA software.
• Generate feasible and timely vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions to meet safety performance targets as documented in the Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS) and achieve balance safety performance which also account for the results of crash simulations for the major safety load cases.
• Work with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to implement design changes as required
• Use advanced CAE tools and methods (Variation Study/DOE/DFSS/MDO) to optimize the structural designs and improve structural efficiency
• Physical safety test support at the Milford Vehicle Proving Grounds including test requests, test, post-test teardowns, interpretation of results, issue resolution follow-through, and comparison of CAE to test results.
• Present performance status at appropriate forums on regular basis.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred, or related field of study
• 4+ years of combined experience in application in virtual CAE, CAE design, and/or physical testing relating to vehicle development, particularly with LS-DYNA
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics or Math
• Experience in virtual CAE and physical testing for automotive structures crashworthiness
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
• Experience with ANSA
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup

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